The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...

Describes a number of ancient Greek inventions (starting with 'F'), including a fire extinguisher, a flame thrower used as a weapon, a floating bridge, and experiments with flying machines.

Twenty-three university-level lectures, available in audio, video, or text format, from a course on the architecture of ancient Rome. With coverage of Roman engineering and technology, materials, and significant structures and sites.

An illustrated history of timekeeping from ancient times to the present. Includes information on ancient calendars, early clocks, a revolution in timekeeping, world time scales and time zones, and the NIST standards.